Local office providing access to services and benefits for veterans and their dependents, including financial help for emergencies such as shelter and health care

Programs for disability pensions, veterans allowances, pension advocacy, health care and commemoration * provides compensation for hardships arising from disabilities and lost economic opportunities, health and social services, professional legal assistance, and recognition of the achievements and sacrifices of Canadians during periods of war and conflict

Assistance Services: 24h daily counselling and referral services available through toll-free number * face-to-face counselling also available after phone call

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• Disability Pension Program Benefit paid to persons with a permanent disability resulting from an injury or disease relating to war service
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• Funeral, Burial and Grave Marking Assistance Financial assistance to ensure a dignified funeral and burial for war veterans and qualified civilians
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• Health Care Benefits Program Provides financial support to qualified veterans for health care services and benefits * available through VACs 14 programs * may also reimburse travel expenses incurred when travelling to receive treatment benefits and services
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• Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes
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• War Veterans Allowance (WVA) Monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans, qualified civilians or their survivors meet their basic needs * surviving spouses, common-law partners or orphans can continue to receive War Veterans Allowance at the married rate for a period of one year from the date the Veteran passed away

Services and Programs:

• Bureau of Pensions Advocates